Former Avalanche forward Daniel Winnik has retired from professional hockey.
Former Avalanche forward Daniel Winnik has retired from professional hockey.
After a long professional career, former Colorado Avalanche forward Daniel Winnik has officially announced his retirement.
Winnik, 39, had a lengthy career as a bottom-six forward in the NHL. After being drafted in the ninth round of the 2004 NHL Entry Draft by the Phoenix Coyotes, the 6-foot-2 forward beat the odds of a late-round selection and lasted 11 seasons in the sport's most competitive league.
In 798 career games as a journeyman split between the Coyotes, Avalanche, San Jose Sharks, Anaheim Ducks, Toronto Maple Leafs, Pittsburgh Penguins, Washington Capitals, and Minnesota Wild, Winnik had 82 goals, 251 points, and a plus-52 rating. While with the Avs, he had 16 goals and 44 points in 143 games before being traded to the Sharks in 2012.
Some hockey fans may not have been aware that Winnik was still playing, as his last NHL season was in 2017-18 with the Wild. However, after completing his time in the NHL, Winnik kept his career going with Geneve Servette.
Winnik became a key piece of Geneve Servette's roster, having spent the last six years of his professional hockey career with the club. He was an impactful offensive threat with them, posting 91 goals and 234 points in 270 games.
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